In crisis? Call or text 988 (US Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) · More help

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Crisis support and mental health resources: the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, text lines, international helplines and how to find a therapist.

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If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 911 (or your local emergency number) or go to the nearest emergency department.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (US)

Call or text 988, or chat at 988lifeline.org. Free, confidential, 24/7 support from trained crisis counselors for anyone experiencing suicidal thoughts, emotional distress, or a substance use crisis — or worried about someone else. Spanish is available, and veterans can press 1 for the Veterans Crisis Line.

Other US resources

  • Crisis Text Line: text HOME to 741741
  • Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ young people): call 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678-678
  • SAMHSA National Helpline: 1-800-662-4357 — free treatment referral and information, 24/7
  • NAMI HelpLine: 1-800-950-6264 or text "helpline" to 62640 (weekdays) — information and support
  • National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233
  • Find treatment: FindTreatment.gov

Outside the United States

  • Canada: call or text 9-8-8
  • UK & Ireland: Samaritans — 116 123
  • Australia: Lifeline — 13 11 14
  • Elsewhere: find a helpline at findahelpline.com

Finding ongoing care

  1. Start with your primary care clinician, who can assess, start treatment, and refer you.
  2. Check your insurance directory or call the number on your card for in-network mental health providers.
  3. Search directories of licensed therapists, filtering by specialty, location, telehealth and cost.
  4. Look at community mental health centers, university training clinics and sliding-scale options if cost is a barrier.
  5. Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) often provide several free, confidential sessions.

Warning signs that need urgent attention

  • Talking about wanting to die or being a burden
  • Looking for ways to end one's life
  • Withdrawing, giving away possessions, or saying goodbye
  • Extreme mood swings, severe agitation, or seeing/hearing things others do not

If you notice these signs, reach out — call or text 988 together, and do not leave a person at immediate risk alone.

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